Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Farm

A cow, pig and duck discover after running away that, even with her annoying baths, being imprisoned on Mrs. Wishy-Washy's farm is better than being imprisoned in an animal shelter in the city. Does PETA consider this lesser-of-two-evils propaganda?

The book jacket states that "MRS. WISHY-WASHY is loved all over the world as a reading classic." You can see why immediately. It's just plain cute. I love the looks on the faces of the animals, who get tired of life on the farm and take off to live in the city. The story is so down-to-earth. Of course they have adventures that teach them there is
no place like home. It's really cute. Although it plays to younger kids, and beginning readers, I think everyone should read this book. it's a fun adventure.

Summary:
Mrs. Wishy -Washy's Farm is about a lady who lives on a farm and has farm animals. She gives the cow, pig, and duck a bath, and they don't like it at all. They get the idea to run away to the city thinking it will be better. When they get to the city they can tell it is not where they belong, and no one is there to take care of them. The three animals get caught in a hardware store looking for food and get taken to the animal jail. Mrs. Wishy- Washy comes to pick them up and take them home. When they get back to the farm, they have to get a bath again. Only this time the cow, pig, and duck are happier than ever to take a bath and be home where they belong.

Personal Reaction:
I really enjoyed this book myself. My fiance is a farmer show more and it is our whole lives so I always love books about farm animals. I think the children would really like this book as well.

Classroom Extensions:
1. You could discuss all the different animals that live on a farm.
2. You could discuss all the different farm chores that farmers have to do to take care of the animals.
3. You could go on a field trip to a local farm and learn from the people who live like that. show less

The cow, pig, and duck on Mrs. Wishy-Washy's farm decide to run away, because they hate when she gives them baths. They go to the big city, but find it chaotic and confusing, with nowhere good to eat or sleep. They get taken to the animal jail, depressed and a mess. Then, Mrs. Wishy-Washy shows up to take them home to the farm. The animals have never been so happy to take a bath in the old wash tub!

Mrs. Wishy Washy is a collection of books that I loved reading as a kid! I enjoyed it even more after reading it at my adult age. I recommend this book for all kids of any age because it contains plenty of pictures and rhymes that make reading this story even more fun!

I love this book, it is fun to read. It teaches the children be grateful for what they have

In this cute early childhood book Mrs. Wishy Washy's animals run away from her farm to the city. They get taken to a shelter because there is nowhere for them to go. Mrs. Wishy Washy goes to the city to get them and they all love her for it! This is a cute and colorful book for young children to keep them entertained and guessing at what may happen next.